SkiftMeghna Maharishi

American Airlines launches nonstop Chicago O’Hare–Tokyo service, positioning ORD hub strategy to challenge United

American Airlines is launching nonstop flights from Chicago O’Hare to Tokyo as it expands international connectivity and reshapes its ORD network strategy. The move is part of an ongoing competitive push against United Airlines over the Chicago hub, where both carriers are seeking advantage over key long-haul demand.

2026-07-01T08:46:14.800309-07:00
Vertical MagGERRARD COWAN

Heat of maintenance: How longer fire seasons are reshaping helicopter maintenance

By Vertical Mag: As fire seasons grow longer and more unpredictable, operators are rethinking helicopter maintenance, logistics, staffing, and technology to keep firefighting fleets mission-ready.

2026-07-01T06:17:45.459649-07:00
FlightGlobalDominic Perry

A220 inevitably pushes A319neo out of Airbus single-aisle line-up

By FlightGlobal: Smallest member of re-engined A320 family has proved significantly less popular than its larger siblings. Airbus has quietly ceased offering the A319neo to airline customers following continued underwhelming sales of the smallest remaining member of its original narrowbody family.

2026-07-01T02:29:28.573638-07:00
Air Data NewsRicardo Meier

Pilatus adds OneWeb-based high-speed internet option to PC-24

By Air Data News: Business jet gains Gogo Galileo connectivity, offering an alternative to Pilatus has introduced Gogo Galileo as a factory-installed connectivity option for the PC-24 business jet , bringing global high-speed internet access through the OneWeb low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite network.

2026-07-01T03:30:54.145583-07:00